Chapter 220.

Opening my eyes, Ancient Leila’s grave disappeared like a lie.

Confirming the truth of the interior, I was a bit deflated. Iben was such a terrifying final boss that I truly felt like the one fighting against her was me.

“That is also the most cherished space ……”

What was the mood of Winter who was going to blow up the place with his own hands.

‘I said I’ll take it.’

Anger welled up at the thought of the look of Winter who felt powerless against Iben. But the thought of him being bound by a blazing fire cooled my heart.

Even if I had two shards, it wouldn’t make much difference. As Ibn had said, there were more hostages watching out for me than expected. If there wasn’t a single crack and both shards were taken, there really would be no solution.

“Whew……”

I sighed deeply at the confusion that struck me. Being trapped in a magical formation of flames was something he brought on himself.

In the past, he who loved Iben for helping Leila repented of his sins before the world ended.

And losing his memory to return to the present, once again he learned everything through forbidden magic. He goes to the past time. I couldn’t kill Ibn, Leila took control of the world, in order to turn back time.

-I will repeat forever.

His voice that became cold haunted his ears. Anyway, for the sake of my life, stop Iben no matter what and see the end of the damn game.

…… If I knew what would happen if I failed, it became confusing.

I fought my way out of the heavier and heavier thoughts and headed for the entrance. I was in a hurry, had to get back and tell the Crown Prince what I knew, find the scenario.

Creak-open the door and walk out, down the alley. Planning to get to the street, stop the carriage, and get back to the Duke’s mansion.

Maybe it was early morning, the street was cold.

“To stop the carriage, I have to wait for a long time ……”

Looking at the empty street, there was nothing but a few loitering people. I sighed.

It was a peaceful sight compared to the palace being overrun by rebels and horrible monsters. At the entrance of the alleyway, I froze and waited for the empty carriage. A carriage slowly drove by in the distance.

Trying to hold out my hand to tell the carriage to stop, I was disappointed to see the appearance of the approaching carriage. Multiple horses, large and upscale body, not a bus, but one that the nobles rode in.

The maids had to be back before they came in the morning!

Time to figure out how to get back to the Duke faster.

It was expected that the passing carriage would not stop.

“What?”

I took a step back in fear and hid the magic wand I was holding behind my back. Because no matter who looks at it, it looks like a wizard. But when I saw the person who opened the door of the luxurious carriage and came down, I froze.

“…… Master.”

Not long ago, I punched him and my forehead is still red.

“…… Ikris, why are you here.”

I asked reflexively, but quickly shut up. I had already met Winter, who had met Ibn, before I got here, and didn’t need to look to know what to come for.

“Please get in the car.”

I stared at him blankly as the guy slowly extended his hand towards me. Hearing that, it was impossible to meekly wait to get into the carriage.

I looked around to see if there were any other carriages. Fortunately, no strange magical creatures appeared on the side of the road.

Instead, armed men wearing masks came out one by one and surrounded the carriage. In order to escape, I tightened my grip on my magic wand.

“Wasn’t getting beaten up enough back then?”

I asked, glaring at him. Gray eyes blinked.

“…… No way.”

“Sick, very sick. It hurts, a lot.”

Pathetic answer. Like he said, the wound on his forehead didn’t seem to be getting any better compared to when it first appeared.

Would it clear up a bit if the head was whacked like that?

Ikris didn’t look any different from last time. The heart is a bit messed up. I sighed.

“But why are you acting like a mad dog again.”

“Because of you, I’m mad.”

He answered right away. There was a blur before my eyes, no end in sight to the relationship that had been twisted by my poor choices.

I don’t look like I want to get on the wagon at all. Ikris said.

“I’m taking the master’s maid and children.”

The uninteresting sound was tantamount to intimidation. I let out a sharp laugh in exasperation.

“Is it to betray me and protect Ibn?”

“Not to betray, but to protect.”

He corrected me.

“If Ibn had sent out demons or an army by now, those people would be dead already.”

It was angry, but it was right. If it was Ibn, it would be serious. But even so, I can’t trust Ikris.

“How am I supposed to believe you. You’ve already betrayed the people of your homeland once.”

The barbed tone destroyed Ikris’ calm expression.

“…… are the terms of the deal.”

“A deal?”

“Return with the mirror shard and don’t let you touch it with anyone around you.”

“Kill them and the master will be sad. For the master is amiable.”

Katsushika saw a face twisted like a cry, but like an illusion, the guy said expressionlessly.

“It doesn’t matter if you don’t believe it. Anyway, whether they’re dead or alive, I just want to take you away.”

The gray pupils staring at me shone. The persistence to take me away no matter what happens can be seen in that sincere sight.

I momentarily wanted to use magic to escape. However, ancient magic has a physical limit, so I can’t use it indefinitely. It’s foolish to use it before officially encountering Iben.

“Give me that and board the carriage.”

Possibly sensing the contradiction in me who was grasping the stick, he extended his hand to me.

Also, wouldn’t let the victim carry a weapon in a kidnapping situation.

I waited for him and handed him the magic wand. He took what I gave him and threw it at the masked man.

His eyes were so dewy-eyed that I had to climb into the wagon myself. Ikris, who came up afterward, sat across from me, and immediately the wagon set off.

The only thing I could trust now was the tracking magic Gene had carved into me. I pulled up my sleeve to cover the back of my hand from Ikris.

I never thought of such a thing as letting me go ……

I remembered the pitiful face of the youth who had begged me so hard to come back soon. And his blonde hair rubbing against mine.

‘Knowing I’ve disappeared, there’s going to be a ruckus!’

Callisto was very sensitive to my well-being, and the thought of him anxiously searching for me made his heart heavy. At that time.

“There’s going to be a big storm in the capital soon.”

Ikris spoke. I turned my gaze, looking out the swept window. He was staring straight at me, his lips moving slightly as if he had something he wanted to say.